Fragrance comparison

Cuore vs Phobos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #22,364 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Phobos

Royal Crown

5.001 votes

Rank #73,943 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Phobos
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuore2/2

Phobos0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Cuore
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuore

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CuoreGrande

PhobosRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCuoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

IrisPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronMyrrhCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseOrchidLotusAmbergris

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaHoneyAmbretteDavana

InformationalShared notesIris, Saffron and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Phobos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,364

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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Phobos by Royal Crown opens with a bold, dusty kick of earthy iris, dry cedarwood, and bittersweet saffron, backed by a subtle flick of herbal coriander. Instead of turning sharp, the blend quickly softens into a velvety spread of Moroccan rose and honeyed amber. The dry-down settles into a thick, cozy blend of creamy…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuore or Phobos?

Cuore takes 2 of 2 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Phobos is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Phobos for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Cuore and Phobos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Saffron and Vanilla.

Is Cuore or Phobos better for summer or winter?

Cuore suits day or night wear; Phobos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuore and Phobos?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Phobos has top notes of Iris, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Ambrette and Davana.